Guests say
The Wilderness cottage in Shropshire is highly praised for its cleanliness, peaceful location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like a welcome cake and the hot tub, enhancing their stay. The property is pet-friendly and offers great local walks, with a friendly pub and shop nearby. Some guests mention the challenge of the access road and limited TV channels, but overall, the cottage provides a tranquil and enjoyable experience.
Guests consistently note the cottage's spotless condition and the tidy surroundings, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The cottage's peaceful setting and proximity to nature reserves and local amenities are frequently commended, though the access road's condition is a minor concern for some.
Reviews often highlight the cosy atmosphere and comfortable furnishings, with special mentions of the warm welcome and the property's suitability for pets.
Facilities like the hot tub, well-equipped kitchen, and the inclusion of a log fire are well-received, although some guests suggest improvements in lighting and storage.
The thoughtful gestures such as leaving a cake and providing local information are appreciated, though it is noted that such personal touches may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
This picturesque, detached, old miners' cottage stands at the foot of the Stiperstones Hill range, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, amidst the Shropshire Hills. The cottage provides cosy, character accommodation, ideal for a family holiday or a romantic break for two, for those wishing to explore this peaceful and tranquil area. This attractive cottage, set mostly over the ground floor, offers a spacious first floor family room with a king-size double bed and a single day bed. There is a room featuring twin beds and a family bathroom with a whirlpool bath, where you can enjoy a relaxing soak after a day exploring Shropshire. Prepare delicious family meals in the well-equipped kitchen and sit down to eat together around the dining area, in the sitting room. Retire in front of the woodburning stove, in the charming sitting room and unwind with a film or lose yourself in a good book. Outside is a pretty, lawned front garden with delightful views across the surrounding countryside to Stiperstones Hill. Both this space and the rear courtyard offer fantastic places to sit and soak up the summer sunshine in the hot tub after a day's walking, mountain biking or exploring this beautiful part of Shropshire. From here, wonderful scenic walks lead you to the summit of the Stiperstones Hill, just one mile away, while excellent mountain bike trails stretch in all directions. The Stiperstones village pub and the local shop are an easy walk away, offering delicious food and a friendly welcome. Venture out to the historic towns of Shrewsbury, Bishops Castle, Church Stretton and Ludlow. There are also a variety of National Trust properties and gardens to discover, including the Ironbridge World Heritage Site, with its ten museums, the Wroxeter Roman ruins and Stokesay and Ludlow castles. This cottage is a wonderful base for families and friends exploring Shropshire, all year round.
The village of Stiperstones nestles in an unspoilt valley on the slopes of the beautiful Stiperstones Hill range and is only eight miles from the delightful Church Stretton and twelve miles from the historic towns of Shrewsbury and Bishops Castle. This small Shropshire village boasts a shop and charming inn and is a perfect starting point for many scenic trails, with the summit of the famous Stiperstones Hill, a 1.5 mile walk, and the East Ridge Wood mountain bike trails very close by. The perfect touring base for your Shropshire adventure!
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x Twin room, 1 x first floor family room with 1 king-size double and 1 single day bed.
Bathroom with whirlpool bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with woodburning stove and dining area.
External utility.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
LPG double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer in outdoor utility, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs, Landline provided.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner and hot tub included in rent.
Wood for the stove can be purchased from the village shop.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot on request.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Bike storage.
Front lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ.
Rear courtyard garden with log fired hot tub and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
Hot tub will not be available from September 2025 and will be removed from the property
Nearby points of interest
- Powis Castle
Reviews (69)
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Claire
Beautiful location.
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Nicola
It is peaceful as it is located in a rural setting and you can sit out on sunny evenings enjoying the countryside. At the same time you can walk to the pub and there is a shop too. There is everything you need in the kitchen. We also found we could have days out to a range of destinations such as Church Stretton, Stokesay, Ludlow and Powys Castle easily. There are two bedrooms. We were two couples and the second bedroom is rather small for grown ups, but I did realise that before I booked, The beds are very comfortable and we all slept well.
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Matt
The cottage is nestled in the Stiperstones Hills with a wonderful view and great access to a number of walks providing panoramic views. It is full of charm both inside and out, with space out the front for our 3 year old granddaughter to play safely on the enclosed lawn. The hot tub was great, using wood fire burner which took around 2 hours to heat up for use. The location is beautiful and Ludlow and Shrewsbury within a half hour drive either direction; Ludlow Castle and Shrewsbury Prison were particular highlights of our visits. The host was great and left a number of lovely little touches which really enhanced out stay. Would highly recommend without hesitation!